Is it appropriate to show cleavage at work?

Simply stated – cleavage should never make an appearance in the office unless it is part of your job description. You want to stand out for your job success and not your triple ‘Ds’. Basically the general rule of thumb in the corporate world is that a woman’s shirt or dress should land two inches above their cleavage.

Why is cleavage unprofessional?

“If cleavage isn’t in your job description, don’t write it in,” Squires says. Too much boobage, and you may end up perceived as sexual, not professional. “Showing a lot of breast is a distraction, especially in the workplace,” she says. If your breasts are standing out, “that’s probably inappropriate,” Squires says.

How do I Tell my Girlfriend she looks professional at work?

Maybe preface the conversation by mentioning that you do appreciate that she dresses [mostly] professionally at work, but notice that she is still showing a bit too much cleavage, which is unprofessional and against your dress code. Ugh, even that sounds tough.

How do I tell a coworker to pull up his pants?

The best thing would be for one of his coworkers to say “Hey Fergus! Pull up your pants!” but that’s not happening. Do we ask HR to talk to him about pulling up his pants? Try to leave poor HR out of it. The best thing to do, as you note, would be for a coworker to just say something directly.

Is it okay to look at my coworker’s clothes?

If your employer hasn’t objected to what your coworker is wearing, then it’s something they’re choosing to be fine with, and it’s on you to control yourself and not look at her inappropriately. And you do need to stop. Look at what you wrote: You were ogling her to the point that you could tell you were making her feel creeped on.

Does your gender matter when talking about inappropriate dress at work?

In an ideal world, your gender wouldn’t matter. You’re speaking to an employee about inappropriate dress at work, and it should be pretty open and closed. But alas, there are people that would take this message the wrong way. I don’t know that someone would go as far as to call it harassment, but she could certainly feel embarrassed by this.